Marketing Vanguard
Marketing Vanguard

Marketing Vanguard

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The word “vanguard,” is defined as “a group of people leading the way in new development or ideas.” Marketing Vanguard: the podcast, spotlights the people who are driving the industry forward. It will feature valuable, must-listen nuggets of marketing-leadership wisdom, humility, stories, strategic insights, and growth opportunities in an era of ever more complex industry pressures and realities. Together we’ll dive into what's driving the decision-makers of today to move the needle of some of the world’s most exciting brands in incremental or monumental ways.

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Recent Episodes

The Future of AI in Marketing: A Debate Between Creative Leaders at Brandweek 2024
DEC 12, 2024
The Future of AI in Marketing: A Debate Between Creative Leaders at Brandweek 2024

In this special episode of Marketing Vanguard recorded live at Brandweek 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, host Jenny Rooney moderates a thought-provoking debate between David Lee, Chief Creative Officer at Squarespace, and Rei Inamoto, Founding Partner of I&CO. The discussion centers on the theme "To AI or Not to AI," exploring the balance between artificial intelligence and human creativity in marketing.


Here are the key talking points from the episode

  • The legal and ethical implications of AI in creative work
  • AI's impact on creative professionals and industry economics
  • The value of human creativity in an AI-dominated landscape
  • The balance between efficiency and authenticity in creative outputs
  • Future trends in AI adoption and creative differentiation


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30 MIN
Balancing Data and Gut: Inside Molson Coors' Marketing Evolution with Sofia Colucci
DEC 5, 2024
Balancing Data and Gut: Inside Molson Coors' Marketing Evolution with Sofia Colucci

Live from Brandweek 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, the Marketing Vanguard podcast welcomes Sofia Colucci, CMO of Molson Coors, for a masterclass in marketing leadership and innovation. In this compelling episode, Sofia reveals how she's revolutionizing marketing capabilities through the groundbreaking MUSCLE framework, transforming Molson Coors from a traditional beer company into a dynamic beverage powerhouse. Discover how this industry veteran balances data-driven decision-making with creative intuition while navigating complex distributor relationships and evolving consumer behaviors.


Here are the key talking points from the episode:

  • Sofia's career journey and promotion to CMO
  • Transformation from beer company to beverage company
  • Building marketing capabilities and creative evaluation
  • Working with distributors and sales teams
  • Adapting to changing media landscape
  • Portfolio strategy and brand innovation
  • The MUSCLE framework for creative evaluation




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26 MIN
Simplifying Native Advertising Measurement with Justin Choi, Founder and CEO of Nativo
NOV 21, 2024
Simplifying Native Advertising Measurement with Justin Choi, Founder and CEO of Nativo

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Justin Choi, Founder and CEO of Nativo, on the sidelines of Brandweek 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. They discuss the challenges of measuring content marketing effectiveness. Justin explains how Nativo simplifies the process by measuring "consideration" instead of just awareness or performance. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and how Nativo evolved into a platform that helps brands engage consumers through native advertising. He discusses the importance of understanding consumer behavior and how data insights can help marketers enhance their messaging and engagement.


Here are the key talking points from the episode:

  • Challenges in Measuring Content Marketing
  • Nativo's Mission
  • Justin Choi's Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Understanding Consumer Habits
  • Measuring Consideration Over Awareness
  • Justin’s Role as a Founder




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20 MIN
Navigating Brand Transformation with Todd Kaplan, CMO at Kraft Heinz
NOV 14, 2024
Navigating Brand Transformation with Todd Kaplan, CMO at Kraft Heinz

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Todd Kaplan, Kraft Heinz's CMO, who has recently joined Kraft Heinz after a 17-year career at PepsiCo. In this episode, recorded on the sidelines of Brandweek 24 in Phoenix, Todd shares his insights on the power of marketing, calculated risk-taking, and the balance between creativity and business objectives. 


Here are the key talking points from the episode:

  • Todd Kaplan's Transition to Kraft Heinz
  • The Impact of Marketing on Business Growth
  • Mastering Calculated Risk-Taking
  • Balancing Creativity and Business Objectives
  • Challenges in the Current Marketing Landscape


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27 MIN